Corticosteroid

Question 1

dexamethasone trade name

Answer 1

dexasone

Question 2

dexamethasone drug class

Answer 2

corticosteroid

Question 3

dexamethasone expected effect

Answer 3

decrease inflammation by suppression migration of polymorphic leukocytes, fibroblasts & immune response

Question 4

why use dexamethasone

Answer 4

inflammation, allergies, cerebral edema, septic shock, collagen disorders, test Cushing’s, adrenocortical insufficiency, TB, menigitis, MS

Question 5

dexamethasone route admin

Answer 5

PO, IM, IV

Question 6

dexamethasone adverse effects

Answer 6

seizure, heart failure, pancreatitis, thromboembolism, angioedema, dysrhythmias, thrombocytopenia

Question 7

dexamethasone nursing implications

Answer 7

assess: K, blood, urine glucose, weight, blood sugar, chest pain, I & O
teach: stress or surgery readjust dose, brushing easy, high protein diet, avoid exposure chicken pox or measles

Question 8

dexamethasone doses

Answer 8

inflammation PO: 0.75-9mg q6-12h, IM 0.5-0.9mg q6-12h
anaphylactic shock: IV 1-6mg/kg or IV 40mg q2-6h up to 72h
cerebral edema: IV 10mg then 4-6mg IM q6h then taper over 1 week